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Chinese & English Storytime

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Language, Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kids

Explore the Chinese language through bilingual songs, books, and playful experiences. This program is designed for kids in grades preschool - 2nd grade with their caregivers. This program occurs on the first Saturday of the month.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kids
Program Type: Language, Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the Chinese language through bilingual songs, books, and playful experiences. This program is designed for kids in grades preschool - 2nd grade with their caregivers. This program occurs on the first Saturday of the month.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Parent/Caregiver

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults; please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (SCL).

Rainbow stack of books with a space background

Reading Rockets: K-2 Book Club

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Book Club, Literacy
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for a special book club designed for kids in grades K-2! Reading books is even more fun when we can talk about the stories with friends. 

How does it work?

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club, Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special book club designed for kids in grades K-2! Reading books is even more fun when we can talk about the stories with friends. 

How does it work?

conversation

1-on-1 ESL Chat

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hearst Room (William Randolph Hearst Study Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Language
Age Group:
Adults

If you're interested in our 1-on-1 ESL Conversation program, please email Charlotte Getson at getsonc@coopersiegelcommunitylibrary.org

Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Hearst Room (William Randolph Hearst Study Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language
Event Details:

If you're interested in our 1-on-1 ESL Conversation program, please email Charlotte Getson at getsonc@coopersiegelcommunitylibrary.org

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 21+ only please.

Toddler reading a book

Wiggle Storytime

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Get up and get moving during our toddler and preschool storytime (for children ages 2-5) and their caregivers. This interactive storytime features books, fingerplays, bounces, scarves, shakers, and a parachute.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get up and get moving during our toddler and preschool storytime (for children ages 2-5) and their caregivers. This interactive storytime features books, fingerplays, bounces, scarves, shakers, and a parachute.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Parent/Caregiver

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults; please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (SCL).

Toddler reading a book

Sing Me a Storytime

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Join us for snuggly, giggly fun that features songs, rhymes, and stories for babies and toddlers (ages birth - 2 years) and their caregivers.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for snuggly, giggly fun that features songs, rhymes, and stories for babies and toddlers (ages birth - 2 years) and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Parent/Caregiver

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults; please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

A photo from above of four kids sitting at a wooden table and doing art.

Play Lab

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Craft Room (Rockwell Foundation Children's Art Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for fun, hands-on projects that explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts through hands-on experiences.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Craft Room (Rockwell Foundation Children's Art Room)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for fun, hands-on projects that explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts through hands-on experiences.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Chicken and Waffles

Cooks and Books: Sweet and Savory!

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Food and Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Cooks and Books:

Join your fellow cookbook-obsessed-peeps as we read, cook, chat and EAT! We'll meet once a month on the 2nd Thursday from 7-9 PM. Each month, we'll read the same cook book or choos...

There’s something sublime about combining sweet and savory flavors.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food and Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cooks and Books

Join your fellow cookbook-obsessed-peeps as we read, cook, chat and EAT! We'll meet once a month on the 2nd Thursday from 7-9 PM. Each month, we'll read the same cook book or choose a common ingredient or cuisine. We'll each cook something to share and gather to eat and talk!

There’s something sublime about combining sweet and savory flavors.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 21+ only please.

Your Registration

Please remember to cancel your registration if you cannot attend so that others may enjoy this program.

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Spanish & English Storytime

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Join us for a playful storytime in both Spanish and English with interactive books, rhymes, and songs.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a playful storytime in both Spanish and English with interactive books, rhymes, and songs.

Disclaimer(s)

Parent/Caregiver

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults; please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (SCL).

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Teen After Hours (Middle School)

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Movie, Music
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a fun time after hours at the library for our Middle School Teens! Play games, sing karaoke, eat pizza, and more! Use the back entrance for this program.

 

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun time after hours at the library for our Middle School Teens! Play games, sing karaoke, eat pizza, and more! Use the back entrance for this program.

 

Disclaimer(s)

After Library Closes

This program occurs after the library closes.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (SCL).

A photo of teens making funny faces while sitting on a hill.

Teen After Hours (High School)

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room (Mcllroy Family Teen Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Movie, Music
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a fun time after hours at the library for our High School Teens! Play games, sing karaoke, eat pizza, and more! Use the back entrance for this program.

 

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Teen Room (Mcllroy Family Teen Room)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun time after hours at the library for our High School Teens! Play games, sing karaoke, eat pizza, and more! Use the back entrance for this program.

 

Disclaimer(s)

After Library Closes

This program occurs after the library closes.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (SCL).

Logo for SWE NEXT with a photo of three kids creating robotic cars.

Saturday STEM

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Explore various STEM concepts with the students from Fox Chapel Area High School's Society of Women Engineers (SWE NEXT).

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore various STEM concepts with the students from Fox Chapel Area High School's Society of Women Engineers (SWE NEXT).

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (SCL).

conversation

1-on-1 ESL Chat

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Hearst Room (William Randolph Hearst Study Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Language
Age Group:
Adults

If you're interested in our 1-on-1 ESL Conversation program, please email Charlotte Getson at getsonc@coopersiegelcommunitylibrary.org

Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Hearst Room (William Randolph Hearst Study Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language
Event Details:

If you're interested in our 1-on-1 ESL Conversation program, please email Charlotte Getson at getsonc@coopersiegelcommunitylibrary.org

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 21+ only please.

Toddler reading a book

Wiggle Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Get up and get moving during our toddler and preschool storytime (for children ages 2-5) and their caregivers. This interactive storytime features books, fingerplays, bounces, scarves, shakers, and a parachute.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get up and get moving during our toddler and preschool storytime (for children ages 2-5) and their caregivers. This interactive storytime features books, fingerplays, bounces, scarves, shakers, and a parachute.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Parent/Caregiver

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults; please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (SCL).

Toddler reading a book

Sing Me a Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Join us for snuggly, giggly fun that features songs, rhymes, and stories for babies and toddlers (ages birth - 2 years) and their caregivers.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for snuggly, giggly fun that features songs, rhymes, and stories for babies and toddlers (ages birth - 2 years) and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Parent/Caregiver

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults; please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

A photo from above of four kids sitting at a wooden table and doing art.

Play Lab

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Craft Room (Rockwell Foundation Children's Art Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for fun, hands-on projects that explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts through hands-on experiences.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Craft Room (Rockwell Foundation Children's Art Room)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for fun, hands-on projects that explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts through hands-on experiences.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

2026

Craft Workshop: Vision Boards

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Are you ready to intentionally shape your goals and dreams for the new year?

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you ready to intentionally shape your goals and dreams for the new year?

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 21+ only please.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (SCL).

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Your Registration

Please remember to cancel your registration if you cannot attend so that others may enjoy this program.

Book cover of Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk

Speculative Fiction Book Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
SCL Fiction Area at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Speculative Fiction Book Club:

This bimonthly book club at Sharpsburg focuses on fantasy, science fiction, and other speculative fiction genres.

We're starting the year with Even Though I Knew the End by C.L.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: SCL Fiction Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Speculative Fiction Book Club

This bimonthly book club at Sharpsburg focuses on fantasy, science fiction, and other speculative fiction genres.

We're starting the year with Even Though I Knew the End by C.L.

Disclaimer(s)

After Library Closes

This program occurs after the library closes.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (SCL).

Setting Goals for Wellness

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
James I Mitnick Program Room: A at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Health
Age Group:
Adults

Join Emily Anderson of All Bodies Welcome Yoga for a workshop about setting wellness and fitness goals from a body kind, compassionate mindset.

Register Now
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: James I Mitnick Program Room: A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Join Emily Anderson of All Bodies Welcome Yoga for a workshop about setting wellness and fitness goals from a body kind, compassionate mindset.

child holding a book about frogs in front of face

Spanish & English Storytime

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Join us for a playful storytime in both Spanish and English with interactive books, rhymes, and songs.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a playful storytime in both Spanish and English with interactive books, rhymes, and songs.

Disclaimer(s)

Parent/Caregiver

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults; please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (SCL).

Miss CC helps kids add colorful spots to a white dog.

Chinese & English Storytime

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
SCL Community Room at Sharpsburg
Program Type:
Language, Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids

Explore the Chinese language with native speaker Ms. JJ through bilingual songs, books, and playful experiences! This monthly program on the 3rd Saturday of the month is designed for kids in preschool - 2nd grade with their caregivers. 

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: SCL Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Kids
Program Type: Language, Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the Chinese language with native speaker Ms. JJ through bilingual songs, books, and playful experiences! This monthly program on the 3rd Saturday of the month is designed for kids in preschool - 2nd grade with their caregivers. 

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Parent/Caregiver

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults; please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (SCL).

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Scientist with long hair surrounded by science concepts such as chemical formulas

Science Sunday

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Explore science concepts through hands-on experiments led by Fox Chapel Area High School students from the Women in Science Club. This program is geared towards kids in grades 3-5. 

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore science concepts through hands-on experiments led by Fox Chapel Area High School students from the Women in Science Club. This program is geared towards kids in grades 3-5. 

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (SCL).

Library Board Meeting

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 21+ only please.

After Library Closes

This program occurs after the library closes.

Toddler reading a book

Wiggle Storytime

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Get up and get moving during our toddler and preschool storytime (for children ages 2-5) and their caregivers. This interactive storytime features books, fingerplays, bounces, scarves, shakers, and a parachute.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get up and get moving during our toddler and preschool storytime (for children ages 2-5) and their caregivers. This interactive storytime features books, fingerplays, bounces, scarves, shakers, and a parachute.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Parent/Caregiver

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults; please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (SCL).

Toddler reading a book

Sing Me a Storytime

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room) at Cooper-Siegel
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Join us for snuggly, giggly fun that features songs, rhymes, and stories for babies and toddlers (ages birth - 2 years) and their caregivers.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for snuggly, giggly fun that features songs, rhymes, and stories for babies and toddlers (ages birth - 2 years) and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Parent/Caregiver

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults; please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.